Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) emerge as a critical catalyst for reshaping the landscape of transportation. This article, authored by Akhilesh Srivastava, CEO of ITS India Forum, critically reviews the recently introduced NHAI ATMS Policy (2023), shedding light on its transformative potential and addressing key aspects of technological evolution, safety enhancement, and collaborative initiatives. Integration of cutting-edge technologies within ITS presents ...
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Traffic Control systems by Siemens
Siemens Mobility’s UK division announced the first installation of its Plus+ traffic control system. The Plus+ uses distributed intelligence with simple power and data cabling to increase intersection availability and reduce overall installation and maintenance costs. Plus+ supports minimized disruption during installation and optimized traffic flow on the UK’s increasingly congested road network. The new ST950 Plus+ system no longer ...
Radar-based cameras to capture traffic violators in Delhi
Delhi’s traffic signals would be soon equipped with radar-based cameras to detect speeding, stop-line violations and obstructive parking. Footage from these cameras would be scanned at a control room and challans would be sent to the registered address of a violator along with a photograph of the violation. The systems are equipped with 3D vision and non-intrusive sensors that can ...
Auditory devices at Delhi traffic intersections
Delhi Traffic Police has provided auditory devices for the safety of visually impaired persons at 57 traffic signals in the city. An additional 35 locations have been identified for providing such devices. Besides, at locations on roads where there is continuous flow of traffic, 22 pelican traffic signals and 36 pedestrian traffic signals are functional which have the facility to ...
Home-delivered traffic challans
Traffic violators in Ahmedabad will soon find challans being delivered to their homes. This follows the revival of the e-challan project by the city traffic police. According to senior traffic police officers, the system is all set to start from June 2015 and the database of all the existing vehicle owners has been updated. The roads will be put under ...